Kenneth R. Poeppelmeier

Kenneth R. Poeppelmeier is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Northwestern University. His research focuses on inorganic solid-state chemistry, with an emphasis on the synthesis and properties of new materials for energy-related applications. His work explores the connections between material synthesis, structure, and physical properties, contributing to advancements in heterogeneous catalysis and solar energy research. Poeppelmeier has published extensively on topics such as transparent conductors, magnesium intercalation, and nonlinear optical materials. He is affiliated with the Charles E. & Emma H. Morrison Professor of Chemistry title and maintains a profile page at https://chemistry.northwestern.edu/people/core-faculty/profiles/kenneth-poeppelmeier.html.

Kenneth Poeppelmeier is a Professor of Chemistry at Northwestern University, specializing in Solid State Chemistry. His research focuses on the development of advanced optical materials, particularly in the areas of nonlinear optical materials and transparent conducting oxides. Poeppelmeier's work explores the synthesis and characterization of compounds with unique structural and electronic properties, such as deep-ultraviolet nonlinear optical materials and borates with enhanced optical responses. His research also addresses the design of materials with tailored functionalities, including birefringent materials for light polarization and transparent orthophosphates. Additionally, he investigates the chemical and structural aspects of complex oxides and their surfaces, contributing to the understanding of their electronic and optical behaviors.